| Actors: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart Director: John Cassavetes Creators: John Cassavetes, Al Ruban, Tom Cornwell, Michael Lally, Sam Shaw Genres: Drama Sub-Genres: Drama Studio: GENEON [PIONEER] Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 04/14/1998 Original Release Date: 01/01/1977 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1977 Release Year: 1998 Run Time: 2hr 24min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 6 MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Languages: English |
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  | Opening Night Actors: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell, Paul Stewart Director: John Cassavetes Genres: Drama PG-13 1998 2hr 24min Gena Rowlands plays a nervous actress on the brink of a breakdown as she prepares for the opening night of her Broadway play. The entire movie takes place in the few days prior to the opening and shows the backstage turmoi... more » |
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Movie ReviewsFor More Information kjaer@post9.tele.dk | 03/05/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "Just a note that for anyone who wants important background information about Opening Night and how it was made, I highly recommend Ray Carney's Cassavetes on Cassavetes book, which is available on [Amazon.com] at a great price. Carney has amazing behind-the-scenes information about how Cassavetes created all of his no-budget wonders completely outside the system. Carney knew Cassavetes and had a series of conversations with him before his death about his philosophy of life and art. Carney also has a terrific web site with writing on Cassavetes and other indie filmmakers. Great movie and great supporting info. Both well worth checking out." Making It Through Kelley Mills | Washington, DC | 04/17/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "First of all I am totally biased - words cannot express the respect I have for Gena Rowlands - she is my favorite actress. You can't help but be "seduced" by her - she is so lovely and has so much class. Even when the movie stinks bad she is at her utmost best. This movie confused me at first -but most Cassaveteses movies do. They frustrate and make one sweat with anger and anxiousness - and that's what makes them so good. Although it confused me it kept my attention and then I finally got it. Gena pulls you in making you sympathize with her plight while at the same time making you glad she gets what she deserves. I was a little disappointed that John had a small part - I love the way he's so cynical, distrusting, and funny at the same time. It's wonderful to see a man enjoy giving his lady the spotlight. I was new to his movies - absorbing them is an experience. How does the saying go - I was lost but now I'm found! If you're looking for entertainment that makes you think and summons your deepest emotions, well you've just hit the tip of the iceberg..." Brilliant 'actor's film' kjaer@post9.tele.dk | Copenhagen | 05/11/1999 (5 out of 5 stars) "Truly outstanding film about the theater, actors and alcoholism. Only Cassavetes and Rowlands could get this kind of truth on to film - don't miss it! A huuuuuge hit here in Europe!" This movie is amazing A. Mavromatis | oakland, ca | 06/30/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "so...I don't know about the dvd. I have only ever seen this as a movie on the big screen (thank you rep houses and indie cinemas!). but, if you like cassavettes films, opening night is one of his best. gena rowlands gives a mind-blowing performance as a woman dealing with and running from her fears and responsibilities. it's a gorgeous and heavy movie about how staggering it can be to come to terms with who you are and where you are in your life, vs. where you think you should be. of course, as it's a cassavettes film, it's also a lot about what you bring to it as well.
it won't please everyone(see one-star review) but it impresses the hell out of me every time I see it." |
